Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Sri Lanka
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.1 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Sri Lanka, up 77.4% from September 2026 and up 98.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Sri Lanka totalled $21.1 million, up 30.0% from the 12 months before ($16.2 million).
Sri Lanka took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 63rd of 209 destinations (67th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 8.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Sri Lanka over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.05 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.26 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Sri Lanka in October 2026 were $72,120 (up 38.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.1 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.1M | +98.3% | 1,048 t | $2.05 | $72K | 43.7 t |
| September 2026 | $1.2M | -56.6% | 637 t | $1.90 | $37K | 23.4 t |
| August 2026 | $1.7M | +47.9% | 864 t | $2.01 | $37 | 8 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.9M | +13.0% | 1,086 t | $1.72 | $32K | 20.4 t |
| June 2026 | $1.8M | +140.4% | 741 t | $2.44 | $419 | 25 kg |
| May 2026 | $2.1M | +185.6% | 740 t | $2.77 | $12K | 3.7 t |
| April 2026 | $1.8M | +51.9% | 830 t | $2.12 | $19K | 243 kg |
| March 2026 | $1.5M | +10.6% | 814 t | $1.79 | $19K | 7.6 t |
| February 2026 | $1.6M | +3.5% | 1,042 t | $1.52 | $159 | 3 kg |
| January 2026 | $1.7M | -2.9% | 1,048 t | $1.64 | $13K | 7.2 t |
| December 2025 | $1.4M | +25.4% | 849 t | $1.63 | $77K | 16.2 t |
| November 2025 | $2.3M | +101.8% | 1,853 t | $1.27 | $71K | 37.3 t |
| October 2025 | $1.1M | -42.6% | 856 t | $1.26 | $52K | 18.8 t |
| September 2025 | $2.8M | +110.1% | 2,100 t | $1.32 | $790 | 128 kg |
| August 2025 | $1.2M | -20.9% | 573 t | $2.05 | $555 | 129 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.7M | +25.0% | 1,152 t | $1.43 | $6,701 | 648 kg |
| June 2025 | $751K | -50.2% | 431 t | $1.74 | $378 | 116 kg |
| May 2025 | $718K | -56.6% | 276 t | $2.60 | $99K | 46.5 t |
| April 2025 | $1.2M | -37.6% | 551 t | $2.10 | $27K | 12.2 t |
| March 2025 | $1.3M | +15.3% | 615 t | $2.14 | $16 | 1 kg |
| February 2025 | $1.5M | -8.6% | 882 t | $1.74 | $1,562 | 197 kg |
| January 2025 | $1.8M | +20.1% | 1,038 t | $1.71 | $56 | 6 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.1M | -17.9% | 527 t | $2.10 | $6,376 | 37 kg |
| November 2024 | $1.2M | -49.6% | 492 t | $2.37 | $14 | 0 kg |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to Sri Lanka
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $5.1M | 24.2% | +144.4% | $622K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $3.1M | 14.9% | +32.3% | $335K |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $2.7M | 12.8% | -2.2% | $245K |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $2.2M | 10.6% | +7.1% | $242K |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $1.6M | 7.4% | +23.3% | $116K |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $1.2M | 5.9% | -7.6% | $0 |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $1.2M | 5.7% | +16.4% | $200K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $1.1M | 5.2% | +15.4% | $13K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $802K | 3.8% | +5.3% | $167K |
| 3905 | Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, etc. | $699K | 3.3% | +95.6% | $134K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $378K | 1.8% | +28.1% | $2,316 |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $301K | 1.4% | +109.3% | $38K |
| 3910 | Silicones in primary forms | $267K | 1.3% | +4.6% | $13K |
| 3916 | Plastic monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes | $76K | 0.4% | +2.1% | $3,730 |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $64K | 0.3% | -15.9% | $0 |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $47K | 0.2% | -45.2% | $497 |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $40K | 0.2% | -34.5% | $0 |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $37K | 0.2% | -8.5% | $0 |
| 3913 | Natural polymers and modified natural polymers, etc. | $33K | 0.2% | +91.7% | $7,200 |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $31K | 0.1% | -77.1% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Sri Lanka